Prime Users
The only organizations authorized to request the issuance of MINCs from the MINC#NIMC system
Prime Users are the only organizations authorized to request the issuance of MINCs from the MINC#NIMC system. They include all provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, as well as the Medical Council of Canada (MCC).
Prime Users are provided with a MINC system operation manual, a sign-on and password for the MINC#NIMC system and access to MINC staff for help with problems and questions. They are the primary information source about MINC for the physicians in their jurisdictions.
The Core personal data requirements for MINC#s are gathered by Prime Users during their registration process. The Prime User making the request is responsible to make sure the data is true, accurate and complete for each individual before submitting it to the MINC#NIMC hub.
Submissions may be made by email; secure, internet-based access is available for both batched and single submissions. If a MINC is found to already exist for an individual, the Prime User will be notified.
Once a MINC# is issued, the Prime User is responsible to provide the individual with the MINC documentation and a letter explaining the purpose of the MINC and how it will be used.
The MINC documentation identifies all the core personal data of the individual submitted to the MINC#NIMC hub.
These organizations are the exclusive authorities for issuing MINCs in their respective jurisdictions. All MINC requests must go through one of these Prime Users.
Learn more about how to apply for a MINC or contact us for additional information about the Prime User system